Here is the top 10 programs I use on my new MacPro. Each has it’s own use, some more important than others. Parellels being my favorite, for obvious reasons. There is some other software I use but this list is the top.
the remainder of the list
The above image is simply a grahpic representation of the top 10.
I will agree that transmit, photoshop, flexbuilder, textmate are good apps, I may give the others a try.